Popeyes - Spicy Chicken Thigh has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 7.21g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 12.61 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 12, for Popeyes - Spicy Chicken Thigh, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 22% | |
Calories from Fat | 65% | |
Calories from Carbs | 13% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sodium | 414.4 mg | 17.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 2.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 12.6 g | 25.2% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 16.2 g | 24.9% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | Top 30% | High |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18 g 27.7%
Saturated Fat 6 g 30%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 70 mg 23.3%
Sodium 460 mg 19.2%
Total Carbohydrates 8 g 2.7%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 14 g 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 96
Protein 17.3 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 2.9 g
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Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 20.6 g | Fat 12.6 g
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Protein 16.7 g | Carbs 2.78 g | Fat 4.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 209
Protein 7.3 g | Carbs 25.1 g | Fat 8.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 160
Protein 24.5 g | Carbs 5.3 g | Fat 4.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 96
Protein 17.3 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 2.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 111
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Per 100g | Calories 356
Protein 22 g | Carbs 13.6 g | Fat 23.7 g